Belize is a small coastal country in the Central American region. By its limits it has Mexico and Guatemala and it has a considerable amount of border to the east with the Caribbean Sea. The country is a warm tropical country, full of friendly and warm people and that is one of the main reasons why this country has become popular as a tourist destination nowadays. The country is important because it has one of the lowest population densities in the world. That, and the fact that it has an overabundance of natural delicacies, makes this a great place to visit.

One of the most interesting things for an adventure tourist in Belize is the presence of a barrier reef that occupies most of the east coast of the nation. This is the second longest barrier reef in the world and a popular place for adventure activities in nature, although it is a bit dangerous due to the wild flora and fauna of the place. The Mayan Mountains are a tourist attraction within this place. There is also Doyle’s Delight, which is a very popular lookout point and attraction for the adventurous traveler.

In addition to the Belize Barrier Reef, the other great attraction for tourists are the various offshore islands known as Cayes. There are supposed to be about 127 islands off the coast of Belize, most of which are popular for water sports. These are the places where an adventure tourist can go for activities such as canoeing and kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, rafting, diving and even fishing. This has led to many travelers staying behind and extending their vacations because they keep finding attraction after attraction after landing on Belizean soil. The Blue Hole, one of the most beloved dive sites in the world, is located in the Keys.

Belize is one of the few countries in the world that aggressively promotes ecotourism. The country has a large number of wildlife reserves where various species of animals in danger of extinction are protected. Tourists can go on walks and hikes within these reserves to learn about nature in a very nature-friendly way.

Even when it comes to history, Belize has a rich Mayan heritage. The nation has Mayan relics scattered all over the place. One of the most notable is the Actun Tunichil Muknal, a place also known as the Stone Sepulcher Cave. This is where you can find relics of some of the ancient Mayan rituals, such as their sacrifices. Don’t be surprised if you find some human skulls even here.

Belize is quite popular for its animal wealth. There are trips to observe animals such as seahorses and manatees. Diving trips include activities such as swimming with rays and nursing sharks. A variety of tropical fish such as groupers are found in the barrier reef, along with a wide variety of corals and sponges. Water activities during vacations in Belize are usually arranged to see such animal life.